Are those green bags that claim to be compostable really better for the environment? We’ve got the scoop. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer ...

There is nothing glamorous about picking up dog poop. But, as dog owners, we do it anyway, because our four-legged friends can't do it themselves — and put simply: it's the right thing to do. In ...

Picture your last dog walk. You are walking in your neighborhood or on a trail, and suddenly your dog gets into that familiar tripod squat position. Unfortunately, you forgot the poop bags at home.